{
  "id": 10995189,
  "title": "Arizona State places hockey coach Greg Powers on administrative leave following player’s collpase",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/30/arizona-state-places-hockey-coach-greg-powers-on-administrative-leave",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-30T17:17:16.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Winnipeg Free Press",
    "slug": "winnipeg-free-press",
    "url": "https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/world/2026/09/30/arizona-state-places-hockey-coach-greg-powers-on-administrative-leave-following-players-collpase"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Tempe, Ariz. (AP) — Arizona State hockey coach Greg Powers has been placed on administrative leave following the collapse of a player during an outdoor workout. The incident occurred on August 20 when defenseman Matthew Mayich suffered from external heat stroke, leading to a reduced flow of oxygen to his brain. Mayich is currently unlikely to recover, according to his family attorney, Rob Carey.\n\nIn response to the collapse, seven players sent a letter to university President Michael Crow on Monday, urging the school to place the coaches involved on administrative leave until an independent investigation is complete. The players also highlighted inconsistencies in the university's initial probe. Mayich's parents, John and Christina Mayich, expressed their agreement with the players' stance on Tuesday, stating that the coaching staff should be placed on leave.\n\nArizona State placed Powers on administrative leave on Wednesday, pending the outcome of the investigation. Assistant coach Mike Corbett will lead the team in their season opener against Lindenwood on Friday. An interim coach will be named soon. ASU athletic director Graham Rossini emphasized that the school's focus remains on Matthew and his family, as well as providing support to student-athletes as the season begins. The National Collegiate Hockey Conference also expressed support for ASU's decision to place Powers on leave while the circumstances surrounding Mayich's trauma are examined.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}